Events & Exhibitions

Mary Countess of Meath, A Life Dedicated to Others

Tuesday 1st April to Saturday 3rd May

Discover the story of Mary Jane Maitland, the 12th Countess of Meath, and visionary founder of The Meath Epilepsy Charity. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about a woman whose philanthropy made such a lasting impact not only in Godalming but around the world.

Learn more about her incredible work and legacy with an exhibition accompanied by a range of handcrafted items inspired by the Countess and made by the people currently supported at The Meath. 

From a Distance, Godalming the Pandemic Years

Tuesday 6th to Saturday 17th May

Matthew Gordon is a photographer and television producer based in Godalming. This exhibition comes from a 2020 project capturing life in our town during the pandemic and lockdowns.

Lecture: The Battle of Guildown: Surrey and the Cornish March on London, 1497 - by Julian Humphrys

Friday 16th May, 7.30pm - 9pm at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre

In 1497 thousands of Cornishmen, unhappy at a major increase in royal taxes, made a remarkable march across the south of England in a bid to present their grievances to the government of Henry VII and secure the dismissal of his chief ministers. In this illustrated lecture historian Julian Humphrys will tell the story of that dramatic summer and discuss just how Surrey found itself at the very centre of national event.

Tickets £10 plus booking fee, available here, at the Museum, or on the door.

Water is Life: an Art Exhibition

Tuesday 20th May to Saturday 14th June

What Next? is a charity whose goal is to support local communities across Waverley Borough in mitigating, preparing and adapting to the impact of climate change and ecological damage. This exhibition brings together Godalming people, local community groups, and schools, who will be contributing their works of art to help convey the concept of ‘Water is Life’.

During half-term What Next Earth Sprites will be performing in the ‘Rubbish Puppet Theatre’ on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th May, 12:00pm and 2:00pm.